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Cynthia

Cynthia is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Cynthia?

Recorded births named Cynthia by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	713,412 births
England & Wales since 1996	384 births
Ireland since 1964	221 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Cynthia's popularity over time

Babies named Cynthia per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1957 (39,416/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2012 (23/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1968 (13/yr).

When was Cynthia popular?

Cynthia reached its peak in 1957, when it was the #16 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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